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Title: High cost of bullfrog is this in line?
Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 12:35:22 pm
Bullfrog A8L - $14,700.00. 2 pumps, ozonitor.  Jet packs - neck blaster, rainshower, oscillator, deeprelief, gyrossage, cascadia, cover and lift.  Just kinda taken back by the price.  Thought it would be around $10,000.
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Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on February 10, 2015, 01:27:41 pm
 Pretty high.. Were at 10,500 or so.
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 02:43:25 pm
Was your  A8l?
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Post by: gizmodo on February 10, 2015, 03:32:42 pm
He sells Bullfrogs.
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 05:48:29 pm
Jacuzzi Jim where are you located?  You want to email me a quote!  I'm a serious buyer!  Debbiega@aol.com
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 06:00:12 pm
For that difference Jacuzzi Jim, I'll come get it!,  :)
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Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on February 10, 2015, 06:51:54 pm
 I am in Washington State, bout 10 miles south of Canada and 70 miles north of Seattle.   
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 07:08:44 pm
Can you send me a quote?
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Post by: Tman122 on February 10, 2015, 07:45:00 pm
But if you do that you may not get the service you want. Have you done any negotiating with your local dealer. Or compared it to other manufacturers in your area.
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Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on February 10, 2015, 08:40:36 pm
Can you send me a quote?

  Sounds easy, but where are you?
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 10, 2015, 08:44:44 pm
Missouri.  Can it be dropped shipped?
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Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on February 10, 2015, 08:53:25 pm
 Yeah you are pretty far away.   Don't know about drop shipping and we can't really step on someone's toes for that matter.  The factory is in Utah and they have an onsite store.   Like Tman said try negotiating and see what they can do, let them know you are very interested and looking at another brand.   
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Post by: Water Boy on February 11, 2015, 07:50:39 am
Missouri.  Can it be dropped shipped?
What part of Missouri do you live in Debbie? I am in Kansas, and we go to Missouri quite a bit, depending on how far away you would be. We sell Arctic Spas, but would love to at least show you what we have to offer.
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 11, 2015, 09:31:35 am
I live in Jefferson City, MO
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Post by: Water Boy on February 11, 2015, 10:22:55 am
Well, we are in Topeka, so that is probably a little too far away. It was worth a shot though. I would go back to the Bullfrog dealer and tell them you are shopping around and looking at others. Tell them you really like their spa too though, and want to get their very best price on that spa. It can't hurt. Good luck!
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Post by: Spatech_tuo on February 11, 2015, 11:16:36 am
I live in Jefferson City, MO

There are a few really good spa makers out there and you certainly don't need to spend $15k to get a really good spa. See who else is in your area like Caldera, D1, Hot Spring, Jacuzzi, Marquis, Sundance... Shop them all and wet test your favorites.
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Post by: Hottubprosne on February 11, 2015, 04:59:47 pm
Really Jacuzzi Jim $10500 for an A8. The lowest i have ever sold one for is 12,995 With Ozone. Just remember not everyone sells 100s of tubs a year so their over head might be different. They should budge off that price but if they have a great reputation and are going to take care of you it could be worth a little extra. A dealer that sells everything on short margins moves lots of products but if they go out of business or file bankruptcy your left holding the bag.   
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 11, 2015, 06:09:41 pm
I certainly don't mind people making a profit but I definitely don't want to be taken advantaged of either.  I think the price I was quoted was over rediculous! Most people, especially in this day and time do the research before making a investment!
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Post by: Jacuzzi Jim on February 11, 2015, 06:41:40 pm
 Like Hottubprosne mentioned a company's overhead has a lot to do with pricing.      As far as a company going out of business by lowballing spa prices it can and has happened, but not at 10,500 for a A8.     ;)
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Post by: Debbie Rice on February 11, 2015, 09:53:55 pm
Thank you!
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Post by: Sam on February 20, 2015, 04:46:14 pm
$10,500 for an A8 is a very good price, imo.  I've never sold one that low.  I guess it depends on exactly what is included.  I agree that $14,000 is too high.  I imagine that you can get him down to at least the upper $12k range, delivered, ozone, chemicals, steps, etc..
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Post by: Tummy54 on February 25, 2015, 11:33:34 pm
Just got my Bullfrog A7, could have got the A8 for $9500 out the door and taxes in Chicago are high.   My A7 was under 9k for those of you looking for an idea what they are going for. 

If your in the Chicagoland area, and looking to buy message me. I have some valuable advice for new buyers that may help you make your decision where to buy. 
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Post by: Sam on February 26, 2015, 03:19:40 pm
Just got my Bullfrog A7, could have got the A8 for $9500 out the door and taxes in Chicago are high.   My A7 was under 9k for those of you looking for an idea what they are going for. 

If your in the Chicagoland area, and looking to buy message me. I have some valuable advice for new buyers that may help you make your decision where to buy.

Grats on the new spa!  You picked a good one.  I'm not sure how some of you are getting these spas for such low prices.  What exactly was included for that price?

Happy hot-tubbing!
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Post by: Tummy54 on February 27, 2015, 08:17:41 am
well the cover and steps come with already but the lift assist and also I got a LED handrail included.  This and tax was all in the price I posted.

I just got an email yesterday from another dealer where I was looking that if I wanted he had a Hot Springs Vanguard for $8500.00.  I still would have stuck with my bullfrog. 
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Post by: Hottubguy on February 27, 2015, 11:07:58 am
well the cover and steps come with already but the lift assist and also I got a LED handrail included.  This and tax was all in the price I posted.

I just got an email yesterday from another dealer where I was looking that if I wanted he had a Hot Springs Vanguard for $8500.00.  I still would have stuck with my bullfrog.

Those are some dirt cheap prices you posted.  I have 2 Hot Spring dealers nearby to me 1 is cheap the other is super expensive even the cheap guy is more then that for that tub and he doesn't include anything but the cover in his price
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Post by: Hot Spring Ace on February 27, 2015, 11:45:57 am
well the cover and steps come with already but the lift assist and also I got a LED handrail included.  This and tax was all in the price I posted.

I just got an email yesterday from another dealer where I was looking that if I wanted he had a Hot Springs Vanguard for $8500.00.  I still would have stuck with my bullfrog.

Those are some dirt cheap prices you posted.  I have 2 Hot Spring dealers nearby to me 1 is cheap the other is super expensive even the cheap guy is more then that for that tub and he doesn't include anything but the cover in his price

There has to be more to the story such as it being a wet floor model but whatever the reason you'd be wise to jump on it.
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Post by: pinhead on February 27, 2015, 07:46:07 pm
First post - I've been lurking for a couple of months.
Just bought a new A7L, similar deal to Tummy54 - maybe better.
BF really appears to be the best value for the features. 7 series includes wrist jets, I would had to go to HS Envoy for similar jets.
I don't plan on moving jet packs around, with 5 jet pack seats I'll move to the seat that has the therapy I desire.
It will take a few weeks to arrive, I can't wait!
Great forum - Thanks for all the useful information!
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Post by: Sam on February 28, 2015, 03:03:33 pm
First post - I've been lurking for a couple of months.
Just bought a new A7L, similar deal to Tummy54 - maybe better.
BF really appears to be the best value for the features. 7 series includes wrist jets, I would had to go to HS Envoy for similar jets.
I don't plan on moving jet packs around, with 5 jet pack seats I'll move to the seat that has the therapy I desire.
It will take a few weeks to arrive, I can't wait!
Great forum - Thanks for all the useful information!


Grats on your purchase!!  That's an awesome spa  8)